Curved Walls, Open Hearts, and Framed Skies

Sky Vessel House
Architects: NKS2 Architects
Area: 286 m²
Year: 2022
Lead Architects: Noriko Suehiro, Kaoru Suehiro+Hiroyuki Sato
Structural Engineering: Torisha
City: Fukuoka
Country: Japan
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Sky Vessel House, designed by NKS2 Architects in Fukuoka, Japan, is a 286-square-meter residence created for a couple who needed both privacy and ample space for entertaining. Featuring a distinctive vessel-shaped tiled roof and a distorted circular layout, the home offers a serene interior filled with natural light while remaining closed off from the busy suburban surroundings. With a central courtyard, radial timber beams, and minimal external openings, the design balances openness and seclusion, serving not only as a private living space but also as a flexible venue for gatherings and artistic display.